On the 8th January 2020, we arrived at Newman House, home to MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland). We received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from Jenny, Lily and three volunteers. They told us that we would be learning about the Irish novelist James Joyce. Barely anyone knew who he was! Jenny and the staff took [...]
On Tuesday the 7th of January 2020 Ms. Barron’s 5th class went to MOLI which stands for Museum Of Literature Ireland in Newman’s House on St. Stephen’s Green. When we first walked in, we got a warm welcome from the mentors Jennie and Lily and the tour guides Sean, Joyce, Monica, Nora and Alison. We [...]
On Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th December 2019, the two 5th classes headed to town on the 54A bus. Ms. Smith`s class went on the Tuesday and Ms. Barron`s on the Wednesday. Luckily there was enough room for everyone on the bus each day. The bus took us directly to the city centre. We got [...]
Our School Tours are well and truly underway. So far we have visited Newbridge House and Farm, Squirrel Scramble, Clara Lara and Explorium so far. Mr. Walshe bravely took on the G-Force bike in Explorium with 2nd Class. We don't know who is having more fun, the pupils or the teachers!
This week sixth class participated in a mock trial in The Dublin Criminal Courts. The girls enjoyed a tour of the courthouse and watched real criminal cases in session. The girls enjoyed learning about Ireland's Judicial System.
5th class girls experience the amazing wonders of the River Dodder Today we (the 5th class girls) went on an interactive walk along the River Dodder. Richenda Garland, an environmental scientist was our guide. Before the walk Richenda gave a talk and a presentation. She talked about how the river starts off in the [...]
On the 7th of June 2018, 6th classes had the fantastic opportunity of visiting Dream Space in Microsoft. The day started off with a short tour of the incredible building. We saw the digital lake and mountain and many of the ground floor restaurants. Shoshanna was showing us around and explained all about the facilities [...]
6th class girls have fun at a Junior Einstein interactive workshop in Ballyroan library during Science Week 2017! We were very excited as we headed into Ballyroan library to a Junior Einstein workshop as one of our Science activities during Science Week 2017. Sarah was giving the workshop and the first thing we did was […]
We were excited as we arrived in Bushy Park for our annual Tree Trail! It was a beautiful Autumn morning. We spotted so many amazing trees of all shapes and sizes, some with bare branches, others with colourful leaves ready to fall in the gentle breeze. The Giant Redwood is always a favourite as is […]